Manhattan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe as Director of Integrative Programs under the ARCH Innovation Exchange.
ARCH, which stands for Analytics, Research, Creativity and Humanity, is a campus-wide approach to learning that combines the foundations from the University’s three schools – the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, the O’Malley School of Business, and the School of Engineering. Launched in the fall of 2025, the ARCH initiative fosters problem-solving, leadership and innovation through a dynamic ecosystem of design-based learning, entrepreneurship and cross-sector partnerships.
In his new role, Dr. Udeigwe will provide academic leadership and coordination for interdisciplinary degree programs and initiatives administered through ARCH. Working closely with faculty, department chairs and deans, he will support the development, oversight and assessment of interdisciplinary majors, minors and other credentials. Over the past year, Dr. Udeigwe led the development of new interdisciplinary majors in Data Science and Computational Neuroscience, which are currently in approval stages.
He will also help guide the ARCH Faculty Fellows program and support the continued development of innovative interdisciplinary learning opportunities aligned with our institutional priorities and emerging workforce needs.
In addition, Dr. Udeigwe will advance initiatives such as ARCH Talks, visiting scholars and external partnerships, helping position ARCH as a distinctive model for transdisciplinary education and collaboration.
As a Professor of Mathematics at Manhattan and a Research Affiliate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, Dr. Udeigwe’s work exemplifies the spirit of the ARCH Innovation Exchange. His interdisciplinary research spans differential equations, dynamical systems and computational neuroscience, with a focus on mathematical models of learning, perception and neural systems and their connections to machine learning and artificial intelligence. Along with his scholarly work, he is an accomplished jazz musician whose creative practice explores the relationships among mathematics, perception and artistic expression.
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About Manhattan University
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Lasallian Catholic institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. Manhattan University offers programs that integrate a broad liberal arts education coupled with a concentration in specific disciplines in the arts and sciences with professional preparation in business and engineering, ensuring graduates will excel in their chosen fields. The University consists of the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the O’Malley School of Business, and the School of Engineering. For further information, please visit www.manhattan.edu.